M-Audio Keystation 88 is a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. Keystation 88 MK3 features 88 natural-feeling, full-size velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes, expressive capabilities, and enhance your recording workflow.
Simple Software Control
Step into computer-based music creation and performance with the Keystation 88 keyboard controller from M-Audio. Keystation 88 is a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. It features 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys and a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, expressive capabilities, and enhance your recording workflow. Use the octave range buttons; pitch-bend and modulation wheels; and transport and directional controls to play, perform, and record with your music software without using a mouse or trackpad. Keystation 88 also includes a 1/4” (6.3mm) sustain pedal input that lets you use an external control pedal, such as the SP2 (sold separately), for genuine piano sustain.
Pure Player Experience
Lightweight and durable, Keystation 88 is perfect for traveling musicians who want to take command of music software during live performances or producers who wish to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a smooth feeling keybed to their studio. For an easy-to-use and portable setup, Keystation 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Plus, Keystation 88 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.
Key Features
- 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with natural feel
- USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments and controlling software
- 5-pin MIDI out for connecting to your favorite analog synth
- Volume fader, transport and directional buttons for easy control of your software
- Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels for expressive performances
- Advanced function assigns hardware controls to any DAW or plugin parameter
- Compact design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly
- Plug-and-play connection to your Mac or PC—no drivers or power supply required
- Compatible with iOS devices via Apple USB to Camera Adapter (sold separately)
- Octave up and down buttons; Sustain pedal input; Expression pedal input
- Includes Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats performance/recording software/DAWs
- Includes a complete software production package
